After Kanpur and Lucknow, MBAUniverse.com and iNext organized the third leg of MBA seminar in Ranchi on June 21 under the aegis of Management Avenues City Forum. Experts from MBAUniverse.com and Sudama K Bareily, MBA student, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Kolkata inspired the keen MBA aspirants to make their mark.
While addressing on the topic ‘How to get into top B-school’, Sudama said, “The first most important thing is to set up your mind that I want to do MBA from my dream B-school and be passionate about it.”
Sudama also guide MBA aspirants on how to prepare for different sections of MBA entrance exam like CAT, XAT, FMS, IFT etc. “Time management for every section of entrance exam is very essential. Take as many Mock tests as you can. This will help you to improve your weak areas and strengthen the strong areas”, said Sudama.
He said, “English section is based on testing and developing skills. You have to develop the reading skills in yourself. Start preparation from the books, magazines, newspapers and then practice for the unseen passages.”
“For Quant section, the only thing needed is to brush up your fundamentals. Start from the NCERT mathematics books. I personally found them very helpful. Try to do mental mathematics during simple calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. This will be very helpful for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning”, said Sudama.
Sudama also asked MBA aspirants to be updated on current affairs from the day one of entrance exam preparations. One month preparation for Group Discussion and Personal Interviews round is not sufficient, said Sudama.
The seminar also invited Dr SN Trivedi, Alumni, University of Wales and Faculty, T.I.M.E., Ranchi to address on ‘How to prepare for Computer based CAT 2009’.
Highlights from Management Avenues City Forum Lucknow – June 14
The seminar was addressed by Mr Amit Agnihotri, Entrepreneur, MDI Alumni & Visiting Faculty, IIM A; Mr Nikhil Bansal of IIM Lucknow; Mr Gaurav Jain, Director, IMS Learning, Lucknow; Mr Rupesh Sinha, Regional Head, IMS Lucknow and Mr Abhishek Anand, Director, T.I.M.E. Kanpur.
Addressing the seminar, Mr Agnihotri said: “In your journey towards CAT, the key is to have an attitude of a winner. Only those who are willing to walk the extra mile, prepare hard, and remain focused, will make it to top 10 B-schools.”
Nikhil Bansal, engineer, currently studying at IIM L and earlier having worked in corporate sector, said: “Now is the good time to get into an MBA because by 2011 or 2012, the economy will be booming again.” He added, “My most important advice to MBA aspirants, especially from the ‘Hindi belt’ is to read, read, and read.
Reading not just helps you with verbal ability, but also improves your ability to tackle all aspects of CAT. After all, all questions have to read and understood at great speed!” Talking about IIM L, Bansal said, “IIM L is a great institution. The first two semesters are tough! But a lot of scope for co-curricular is there.”
Mr Rupesh Sinha said CAT is a test of ‘smartness’ of a candidate. It tests its ability to manage time, find right questions to attempt and take the right decisions under pressure.
Mr Abhishek Anand, adviced aspirants to not be overly concerned with the new computer based CAT. “Yes, there are many questions in the minds of aspirants – can I skip the questions, will I have a rough paper for calculations etc. But my advice is not to worry about these things since conditions will be same for all,” said Mr Anand. He added, “Aspirants should read a lot of quality material on internet. This will help them.”
Before the seminar, MACF city leaders were chosen after interviews. These leaders are: Rajesh Pratap Singh, Mayank Jyoti.
Highlights from Management Avenues City Forum Kanpur – June 7, 2009
Apart from experts from MBAUniverse.com, the MBA seminar of MA-CF Kanpur was addressed by Mr Vishal Kehr, Director, IMS Learning, Kanpur; Mr Abhishek Anand, Director, T.I.M.E. and Mr Sunil K Gupta, Director, Pro C Education. Utkarsh Sachan, CAT 2009 Topper with 99.1 percentile was also present to motivate and share success mantras with MBA aspirants.
During the seminar, relevant topics like 'Importance of MBA and How to plan', 'How to prepare for Computer based CAT 2009' and 'How to crack CAT: Success Mantras' were discussed.
Mr Anand of T.I.M.E told MBA aspirants about the difference between 'Computer Adaptive Test' and 'Computer based Test' to clear the confusion of online CAT.
While speaking on the preparation of new CAT avatar, Mr Kehr said, "There is no need to fear from CAT's new avatar. The only change is that IIMs have change the mode of conducting the CAT entrance exam. MBA aspirants who are going to take CAT this year just need prepare well on the exam basics."
"Make your basics strong, develop a habit of regular reading, make yourself comfortable with computer screen and mouse. MBA aspirants need to be bold to face Computer based CAT,” shared Mr Gupta while delivering tips on CAT 2009 preparation.
Next Up:
The MBAUniverse.com series will be now be held in following cities:
Date City
June 28 Agra
July 5 Kanpur
July 11 Lucknow
MBA Aspirants can clear their doubts by attending this free seminar. Aspirants can register at
MA City Forum Students Leaders:
These MBA seminars also provide a golden opportunity for the students to build leadership skills. For each city, MBAUniverse.com and I Next are appointing bright city-based MBA aspirants to play an important part in future seminars. At Kanpur, Diksha Jaiswal and Ankur Jaiswal were appointed to represent their city.
If you are an MBA aspirant, and would you like to play an important part in organizing the City Forum in your city, you too can become a part of the MA City Forum organizing committee! You will play an important role in managing the seminar. You will interact with CAT Toppers & experts, students from IIMs and more. You can also visit top B-schools like IIMs as part of MA City Forum team.
Students can email their brief Bio data to
[email protected]. Also answer this question in 100 words: “What is your goal in life and how are you preparing to meet your goal?” All Engineering students, commerce students, arts students and those pursuing other streams of graduation can apply. http://www.mbauniverse.com/cityforumresponse/cityforumnew.htm.
